[Nhhoa] Rules, a word of thanks, and then dismay

[NHHOA Treasurer]

Dianne,

I would like to offer my apologies if I upset you in any way.  Please
forgive me if I did.

To clarify, It was not my intent to accuse anyone, and when I wrote the
original email, I just reported the facts to the best of my ability.  I
tried to clearly state the conversation, and I tried to make clear the fact
that I didn't follow them.  I honestly didn't know that only three families
lived on Hyatt.

I hate the email drama myself.  The purpose of my email was to let the
neighborhood know what was going on, to create awareness.  Hopefully other
residents will step up and assist with the enforcement of the rules.

Roger

-----Original Message-----
From: nhhoa-bounces at nhhoa.org [mailto:nhhoa-bounces at nhhoa.org] On Behalf Of
dleckwold at comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 8:10 PM
To: North Hampton Homeowners Association
Subject: Re: [Nhhoa] Rules, a word of thanks, and then dismay

We are one of the three families living on Hyatt Crt.  We also have two
children, ages 2 and 5.  The other family has 4 children and I am sure they
are not the ones being accused as well.  Like Caren and Frank our children
are in bed way before this time and we have not been to the pool this year.
Neither do I care to scale a fence with a toddler and young child in tow.  I
do not desire to swim that badly.

"Residents" should ensure they have factual evidence before posting their
views and suggestions.  People do lie, but ignorance is no excuse for
erroneously accusing fellow neighbors of poor behavior.  More importantly,
as a board member, Roger,  I would expect you to call the only 3 people on
the street before exacerbating an issue that looks like a clear case of
outsiders coming in.  If you would like to clarify this further with my
husband our number is listed and he is eager to speak with you.

Unlike Caren I am not a very nice person when wrongly accused and pulled
into the "e-mail drama" without cause.  We have lived here 10 years and are
currently thinking about secession.  Only people with a sense of humor,
forgiveness, live and let live attitude need apply. 

Dianne Leckwold
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: valdez00 at bellsouth.net
> Hi my name is Lisa Harrison And it was my daughter last night that let 
> time get away from her. I think it is great that home owners take time 
> to check up on the pool. We have been here since she was in first 
> grade. and she has always been respectful to others. We use to have 
> different pool hours. it seems that it opens later and closes early. 
> But I understand thing change. Our kids have been told that they will 
> be acountable for there actions.  I stand behind keeping outsiders 
> from using our pool. I was asked why the pool opened so late some of 
> the home owners would like to swim early before it gets so hot. I am 
> ok with what ever is desided. Once again thank you for treating my 
> daughter with respect. Lisa Harrison
> -------------- Original message from carenrago at comcast.net: 
> --------------
> 
> 
> Hi Neighbors,
> 
> Just wanted to drop a line and say that even though we fit the 
> description described below AND we live on Hyatt court, it was not us 
> at the pool last night!  Since there are only 3 families currently 
> living on Hyatt Court and we have two 5-year-olds, it would be easy to 
> draw that conclusion!  Not only have we not been to the pool this 
> year, our kids are in bed lo-o-o-ng before 10:00 pm. : )
> 
> Besides, I'm not rude, not uncooperative, and I'm very nice. ; )
> 
> Thanks,
> Frank and Caren Rago
> 
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "NHHOA Treasurer" <treasurer at nhhoa.org>
> 
> I just wanted to say that my faith in human behavior was temporarily 
> restored last evening.
>  
> When coming back from dinner with friends around 10PM, we noticed 
> someone swimming at the pool.  Honestly, I figured it was someone from 
> outside of the neighborhood taking advantage of our amenities which we 
> all pay for.  I walked up and said Im sorry but the pool closes at 
> 9:00pm.  They were very nice and apologized for letting the time get 
> away from them.  They told me that they lived on Centerport.  I just 
> wanted to say Thank you to the two ladies for being so nice and
understanding.
>  
> At the next BOD meeting, discussion will take place due to requests to 
> extend the pool hours, and hopefully we can do just that.
>  
> Why did I say my faith was temporarily restored?
>  
> At the same time the conversation above was going on, a car with a 
> Lady and 2 children pulled into the pool area.  My friend that was 
> with us, and also a resident here in North Hampton, walked over and 
> told the lady , word for word, Excuse me Maam, but the pool closes at
9:00.  She said OK.
>  
> We left and dropped our friends off at their home.  Something told me 
> to go back by the pool.  Sure enough, the lady and 2 children were in the
pool swimming.
> How did they get in since I ensured the gate was closed and the lock 
> doesnt open from the outside after 9:00pm?  Only one way  someone 
> had to jump the fence.  I confronted her again, after calling Walker 
> to come over for some backup  just in case.  She was rude, 
> uncooperative, and just plain not nice at all.  She finally said she 
> was leaving.  I asked her if she lived in North Hampton, and she said yes,
on Hyatt Court.  I asked what house and she told me
> that that doesnt matter.   I didnt have the energy to follow.
>  
> There goes my faith in human nature again  right down the tubes.
>  
> Why does any of this matter?
>  
> Because when we purchased our home here, we read the CCRs, the Bylaws, 
> and agreed that they were a good thing to protect our long term 
> investment.  If the rules arent enforced, or selectively enforced, it 
> can lead to invalidation of all of the rules and covenants.  Do I like 
> all of the rules?  No, I would like to see some of them, changed.  Do 
> I abide by the rules, even the ones that I dont like  yes.  For the
reasons stated above.
>  
> Im sorry for venting, but my frustration level is getting very high.  
>  
> Can someone help me understand what makes people think that they have 
> the right to do absolutely anything they want  rules or no rules?
>  
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with things like this?
>  
> It seems that 90% of the time and effort is spent on 10% of the people.
>  
Roger